Whiskey & Sacramento

1) The history of whiskey in Ireland dates to around the 12th century when Irish monks brought the practice of distilling spirits back to their homeland from travels abroad. The meaning of its name (Water of Life) hints to its cultural importance, and indeed it has been both the cause of and solution to many an Irishman’s problems.

2) There are currently twelve licensed distilleries throughout Ireland which produce some of the most respected and famous whiskey brands: Connemara, Michael Collins, Jamesons, Powers, Old Bushmills, Tullamore Dew among others – all of which are available at de Vere’s.

3) When the de Vere White family opened our pub we knew that in order for it to be a proper Irish establishment, we had to take our whiskey collection seriously. That's why we pour whiskey from all over the world, including rare and allocated brands that are difficult to find elsewhere. In fact, de Vere's has the largest selection of whiskey in the greater Sacramento area.

4) de Vere's offers whiskey tastings through our vendors, where you can learn all about the individual distilling processes for the whiskeys we carry. We announce these on social media and through email to members of our Whiskey Society.

5) If you’re looking for the best place in Sacramento to bring a whiskey connoisseur, de Vere’s is the place.

On Wednesday, October 29th, starting at 6:00pm, we are doing a "steal the glass" night with Auburn Alehouse! Buy a beer and keep the glass! (One per person.)
Prospector Jesse Martin will be here to mingle and pass out swag and the following beers will be available:

"Presented by the California Restaurant Association Sacramento chapter, Farm to Fork Restaurant Week is a celebration of the region’s premiere dining destinations, in addition to the bounty of seasonal ingredients found within a 350-mile radius of the downtown core. The two-week event will showcase the Sacramento region as the culinary powerhouse that it is, with area restaurants hosting special events, menus and opportunities to meet the farmers, winemakers and brewers who make Sacramento America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital." --farmtofork.com

May is National Burger Month! And because we love a good bun-and-patty masterpiece, we're of course participating. All month long, we'll be offering different Burger Month specials. Here's a taste of what's to come. Follow our Facebook and Twitter accounts to get more juicy details and feast your eyes on yummy pics.

Oskar Blues used Breckenridge whiskey barrels to age three of their biggest beers—and we’re giving you the chance to try all of them PLUS a taste of the Breckenridge whiskey itself. You’ll also get to chat up reps from both Oskar Blues and Breckenridge to get more insider info on the brewery, distillery and all things Colorado.

We will be featuring three of the rarest beers available outside of the Firestone Walker—and will be welcoming one of the brewers, Jeffers, to the pub for the event! For $30, you will receive a 6-oz Firestone Walker tulip glass and a punch card that gives you access to all three beers. You can enjoy the beers in any order you like and take your glass home as a gift.

How much money would it take to shave your head? What if all that money went to making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer? That’s what St. Baldrick’s Day is all about—going bald for a good cause.

Every year, we gather the community for a one-day event that brings together teams of people willing to shave their heads bald as a sign of solidarity with children who are fighting cancer. All participants, which include local businesses, schools, politicians, de Vere’s patrons, and even plenty of women, raise money in support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, then congregate at de Vere’s Irish Pub (Midtown Sacramento and Davis) to shave their heads. And yes, we’re talkin’ buzzed bald!

It's time to book your table for two for Valentine's Day dinner! We're making it really easy with a 3-course dinner for two--for just $50. Includes a soup or salad, your choice of DELICIOUS entree, romantic dessert and a carafe of red or white wine. Make your reservations online at OpenTable now!

We love parties (and Ireland) so much, we always celebrate the New Year TWICE--once on Dublin time (4pm PST) and again on local time (12am PST)! We've been doing this double celebration since we opened, first because it's just a great excuse to toast the ones we love and second, to give our pub family options. If you have children, want to avoid crazy New Year's Eve crowds, and/or prefer to be in bed at midnight, we invite you to join us for the Dublin toast at 4pm. If you want to get dressed up and hit the town at night, join us for our midnight countdown!

We will be offering complimentary champagne or whiskey toasts for BOTH celebrations!

Did we mention there is NO COVER all day/night?

We'll be raising our glasses to our wonderful patrons and cheers-ing to a healthy, prosperous and very happy New Year!

You might not be shopping at the pub this season, but we want to make sure you save big all season long. That's why we're offering new and ongoing specials that are easy on the wallet--and good to your taste buds. Here are 5 ways to save during the holidays, come indulge without the guilt!

$1 off all beers during happy hour Monday-Friday

Every weekday from 3:30pm-6:30pm

$3 pints on Tuesday nights 9pm-close

Plus $2 tacos!

$3 well cocktails on Wednesday nights 9pm-close

50-cent wings and $12 pitchers on Thursday nights

Plus more drink specials in Davis for Aggie Night!

$8.99 half sandwich combo Monday-Friday

Get a deli, chicken, reuben, curry chicken or BLT half sandwich served with traditional chips, crisps or daily soup, every weekday from 11am-4pm.